Balancing the Cycle: Reflecting on Creativity, Mental Health, and Legacy
As a creator, my process is deeply tied to the rhythms of my mind. When I’m in a manic phase, my creativity soars—I create prolifically, producing some of my best work, and it feels unstoppable. But this cycle also comes with a downside: the inevitable crash. These crashes can be debilitating, often putting me completely out of commission for weeks or even months. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on this cycle and how I can better navigate it. --- Embracing the Manic Highs My manic times are when I feel most alive creatively. During these periods, I’m able to produce an incredible volume of work that I’m genuinely proud of. This is when my blog grows, my ideas flow, and my digital twin—the overarching legacy of my work—takes shape. I don’t want to lose these times; they’re a vital part of who I am as a creator and philosopher. --- Reimagining the Crashes What I do want to change is the way I handle the crashes. Instead of being completely out of commission, I want to find a way to contin...